Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Neoclassical Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s German Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1990s British Drop Necklaces
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold
1980s British Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indonesian Drop Necklaces
Zircon, Pearl, Sterling Silver
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s German Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Russian Neoclassical Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
1960s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Star Sapphire, 10k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Silver, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Spinel, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Green Sapphire, Star Ruby, Padparadscha Sapphire , Purple Sapphire, Star...
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
1970s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 10k Gold
1860s Napoleon III Antique Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Indian Baroque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
2010s Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Jade
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White G...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Sterling Silver
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diam...
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold P...
Vintage Drop Necklaces
Also called Y necklaces as they are designed to hang a certain way, vintage drop necklaces are striking and adaptable. They can enhance everything from a casual sweater-and-jeans combo to an elegant heels-and-evening-dress pairing.
Adornment is an ancient human practice, with archeologists identifying early jewelry made from bones, claws and shells. As technology has advanced, so too have jewelry designs and the design of necklaces, from the simple to the intricate.
Drop necklaces come from lariat-style necklaces, which are chain necklaces that end in a tassel or pendant. A drop necklace’s design, meanwhile, is long with open ends, and it usually does not have a clasp. It consists of a single chain that wraps around the neck and a centerpiece — sometimes featuring a diamond or pearls — that hangs down to the middle of the chest. Drop necklaces frequently come in lengths from 16 to 20 inches, with the vertical lines making them appear longer than other necklaces of the same length.
Drop necklaces are extremely versatile, able to be worn knotted, draped or looped. They can be chunky statement pieces or thin, minimal designs. The range of drop necklaces that can be found on 1stDibs can accentuate the plunging necklines of modern looks or add flair to a basic ensemble.